Pullman Profile

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From the 1920s through the depressive 30s their revival & popularity in the early post-war period & subsequent withdrawal from main line service in the 1960s. Produced on heavyweight art paper the book

Includes:: a huge range of illustrations & photographs depicting the distinctive exteriors & interiors of the best known vehicles built for the Pullman Car Company. Alongside these are many rare builders' photographs showing the methods of construction design innovations including marquetry schemes carpets moquettes & other furnishings. Other information

Includes:: train formations disposal data & an impressive colour section. The author has worked tirelessly to compile a fabulous range of surviving material gathered from throughout the British Isles to reflect the very best of railway travel. Here in glorious detail the reader may glimpse the stunning interiors decorated in styles ranging from Renaissance & Georgian to elements of Art Deco & Modern. An extensive sequence of informative history details each batch of 'K' types built from 1923 to 1927 prior to the advent of the all-steel Pullman car. Captured here is all the glamour & charm associated with the cars complemented by readable enthusiastic & well-researched text much of which has not previously been published before. Building upon the success of Pullman Profile Number 1
- The 12-Wheel Cars this latest volume in the series is certain not to disappoint. Over the decades the mood & style aboard trains may have changed but our fascination for luxury travel lingers. Any admirer of Pullman trains will be unable to resist the temptation to feast their eyes on this outstanding collection faithfully recreating what has already gone recalling the excitement & style of travelling by train.